Module Code: H7SERV2
Long Title Service Learning: Community Based Project
Title Service Learning: Community Based Project
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: AKARI DEVELOPER
Module Author: AKARI DEVELOPER
Departments:  
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 LO 1. Conduct a detailed and current literature review on a new project or service of interest to a community organisation.
LO2 LO 2. Apply the concepts of research design to a research question
LO3 LO 3. Conduct primary research with one stakeholder group using a qualitative method to address a given research question.
LO4 LO 4. Analyse the results of primary research using appropriate techniques.
LO5 LO 5. Generate conclusions and recommendations
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Writing a Research Plan (40%)
Research Questions Research Design Time Plan
Review of Qualitative Research Skills (30%)
When to use qualitative research Designing interviews and focus groups Analysing qualitative data
Qualitative Data Presentation (30%)
Organising qualitative data Presenting quotes and observations
Learning Methodology
Classroom preparation followed by service in a community setting
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Project
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment

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Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 7 Every Week 7.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Second Week 0.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 7.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 7 Every Week 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 7.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • WADSWORTH, 1997. Do it Yourself Social Research. 2nd ed. Melbourne: Allen and Unwin.. na.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • SAUNDERS, LEWIS and THORNHILL, 2003. Research methods for business students. 3rd ed. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall.. na.
  • GRBICK, 2007. Qualitative Data Analysis: An Introduction, London: Sage.. na.
  • SILVERMAN, 2000. Doing Qualitative Research, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.. na.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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